A guest post from Graham Coleman regarding the SPAB building condition survey 2017 by Archimetrics LTD with reply on their observations of the review Graham carried out. A RESPONSE TO THE REPLY FROM ARCHIMETRICS LTD CONCERNING THEIR REPORT My response to each section of the reply, where appropriate, is given in bold italics: The […]

The best building preservation company’s meet up. Leading building preservation specialists attended the Property Care Association (PCA), Northern regional meeting in Manchester yesterday. These regional meetings are a chance for PCA members to hear what the PCA is up to on their behalf and share ideas and best practice in building preservation. PCA chairman, […]

What a PCA conference it was! CEO Stephen Hodgson was able to tell delegates that the PCA is in great shape (as if we didn’t know). Over the past year PCA has delivered 2000 days of training and membership is growing well above 400 firms and individuals. Great stuff. Great speakers from across the […]

Extra knowledge of domestic ventilation via PCA Last year I posted a review of the Bpec domestic ventilation engineers course. Now, after a year putting these skills to good use, I’ve been able to add further knowledge, via the new Residential Ventilation Masterclass, run by the Property Care Association. PCA members and many residential […]

Damp caused by cavity wall insulation. The following post is a short review of the current situation regarding dampness caused by cavity wall insulation. However, what we need to address are the facts, which seem to be in short supply regarding this subject. Have you seen any damp caused by cavity wall insulation? I […]